Empire Biscuits

Name: Empire Biscuits
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter; 1 egg; 2 c. all-purpose flour; raspberry jam; 1/4 tsp. almond extract; candied cherries; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. icing sugar, sifted; 1 Tbsp. (approximately) hot water

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
raspberry jam
1/4 tsp. almond extract
candied cherries
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. icing sugar, sifted
1 Tbsp. (approximately) hot water

Directions

1

Cream butter and add sugar, creaming well.
2

Beat in egg and vanilla.
3

Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture.
4

On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick.
5

Cut into 2-inch rounds.
6

Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
7

Bake in 350° oven for about 10 minutes, or until very lightly brown at edges.
8

Let cool thoroughly.
9

Spread half the cookies with jam; top with remaining cookies.